Have a Bad Day

Bad Day is a quarterly art and culture magazine based out of Toronto. They have featured some very interesting people including Glen O'Brien, Sofia Coppola and Jason Schwartzman. Their newest issues features a favorite artist, director, and graphic designer of mine Mike Mills.

Fools Gold Artist Series #1: Cody Hudson & JK5

Fool's Gold is a new collection of limited edition projects curated by Dust La Rock. This first series features Cody Hudson and JK5. If you're in Brooklyn be sure to check it out.

The Thing - Quarterly

I'm late to the game on this one. I couple of months ago I was walking down the street in the Mission District in San Francisco and walked past The Thing. It was filled with boxes that simply said, "The Thing Issue 14 James Franco". Now I'm not a huge fan of James Franco nor am I someone that has a large amount of disdain for the man. I am in awe of his ability to take on so much at once but that's about the end of my feelings. I thought the space looked really cool but was perplexed by all the James Franco boxes. Until today. I finally looked up what that little storefront on 20th St is really about. My jaw dropped and if I was drinking something I would have done a spit take.

The Thing Quartely is according to their website "a periodical in the form of an object. It's like a magazine, except that each issue is conceived of by a different contributor and then published on a useful object."

Go check it out yourself. I am in LOVE with this idea. 

Their current subscription cycle includes the following:

Issue 14: JAMES FRANCO

Issue 15: MACFADDEN & THORPE

Issue 16: DAVE EGGERS

Issue 17: SHANNON EBNER

Dalek at Hurley Space Gallery

We Love Art & Design buddy James Marshall (aka Dalek) has another show opening next Friday August 5th at Hurley's )(Space Gallery in Costa Mesa. The show is inspired by Dalek's designs for the Hurley Phantom 4D Board Short. Watch the video below to learn more.

View this video at Hurley.com

Regan Rosburg at David B. Smith Gallery

Regan Rosburg has a new solo show at David B. Smith Gallery. The work mixes natural worlds to create beautiful imagery. If you are in Denver be sure to check it out.

Amy Ruppel on Tiny Showcase

You can get your own Amy Ruppel print through Tiny Showcase now. Grab it while you can, it will be sold out soon.

Femke Hiemstra, Audrey Kawasaki & Deedee Cheriel at MK Gallery in LA

On Saturday July 30th MK Gallery in LA will open a new show by artists Femke Hiemstra, Audrey Kawasaki, and Deedee Cheriel. What an amazing line-up.

Federico Saenz-Recio

IMAGINING THE PATH
Acrylic,graphite, pastel and spraypaint on canvas
48 x 68 inches

BEAUTY, LOVE, HONESTY, FUN
Acrylic graphite pastel and spraypaint on canvas
48 x 68 inches

DON'T THINK....FEEL
Acrylic,graphite, pastel and spraypaint on canvas
48 x 68 inches

Federico Saenz-Recio's paintings mix instinctive, gestural doodles with a sophisticated sense of design. His work echos the best of the New York Action Painters from the 1950s. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. It will be interesting to watch his career progress. It seems that abstract expressionism can still be a vital source of inspiration.

James Marshall and Greg Lamarche at Show & Tell Gallery

Both James Marshall (Dalek) and Greg Lamarche are artists that speak to the core of what I love in art and design. Geometric Balance opens next week at Show & Tell Gallery in Toronto. This show in particular makes me dream of a day when I am independently wealthy and can travel the world checking out art. A girl can dream. If you can make it you should, send me photos, I'll be jealous.

Finding inspiration - Japanese Graphic Design

I've been back in research and inspiration mode lately. To that end I came across a great site called Gurafiku: Japanese Graphic Design curated by graphic designer Ryan Hageman. Above are a few of my favorites.

Dalek blogs about blogs - We Love Art & Design

James Marshall 2010

If you check this blog regularly you'll know that James Marshall (aka Dalek) is one of my favorite artist. I've loved seeing his work progress through the years. This afternoon I checked out his blog for the first time in a few weeks and found this post about us. :) Very cool.

Dalek has a show opening next week in Toronto at Show & Tell Gallery. Look for a post on that one soon.

Up Coming Design Dossiers by Paintbox Press

Last fall I posted about a new series of childrens books about design called "Design Dossiers" by Paintbox Press. This fall they will have new books out in this series including "Architecture", "Fashion Design", and "Interior Design". In 2012 they will be publishing "Film and Theater" and "Product Design". I am so excited about this series. I'll keep you posted as the dates get closer.

Homebrew by Mickael Broth

Currently at Rare Device, Mickael Broth's show Homebrew is a light-hearted and fun collection of work. Stop by and check it out. It's also available for sale online.

Immature - Beth Goolsby's Solo Show

This Friday July 8th our own Beth Goolsby is having a solo show at Jellyfish Gallery in San Francisco. I know how hard Beth has worked on these pieces for the last six months. It's great to see it all come together. Her work is radiant.

Immature - solo show by Beth Goolsby

On Friday July 8th I'll be having my first solo show at Jellyfish Gallery in San Francisco. If you're in the area come by and say hello. I would love to see you. 

For more info on the show you can check out Jellyfish Gallery online or bethgoolsby.com.

Hope to see you there.